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Koh Samui Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/koh-samui page 2 place for you if you are the party hopper Baan Saket, Koh Samui, Thailand Koh Samui, Thailand SEE and want to go from a dance bar to a pub to a booze station, all in one night.  This 5 Sights Koh Samui’s picture perfect beaches make it strip is apparently of a massive 3 km length, As it happens with all the best-kept secrets- the most sought after destination. While http://www.ixigo.com/places-to-visit-see-in-koh-samui-lp- with some landmarks like McDonalds and 1180294 they tend to remain anything but that, pretty much all beaches in Koh Samui offer the popular Tropical Murphy's Irish Pub Secret Buddha Garden today is Koh Samui’s you a delectable slice of beach life at its 1 Chaweng Beach speckled on the stretch. The beach itself is a most popular ‘secret’. Make your way best, gorgeous white strip of white sands and is towards the mountains on Koh Samui’s Silver beach in particular is one of the lesser quite pristine, considering the crowds here. southern side and ask the locals for known beaches, tucked away in a world of There are also many shops selling small directions to ‘Magic’ Khum Nims garden. its own, making it a must visit one. nothings around, but do keep in mind, Hidden behind a dense foliage of trees, is bargaining is a must. You can also enjoy this stunning, almost mystical garden- Known as Thong Takian, Silver beach is water sports, horse riding, bungee jumping, created and carved into its utter perfection more of a moniker for this sandy paradise, mini golf and other activities around the over a period of 12 years by a local Samuian named so after its white sandy bay. It’s beach area. farmer, Nim Thongsuk at the age of 77 nestled within a dense foliage of palm trees, years. with incredible granite boulders dotting the 2 Secret Buddha Garden Beautiful, intricately carved statues fill the coastline. Lounge around on a beach bed landscape, depicting deities, animals, and with your favourite book, sunbathe and get Surat Thani, Koh Samui, Thailand humans in varied poses. There is one of the that perfect tan tint you've always wanted, The busiest and largest town of Koh Samui sculptors himself. Completing the mysticism sip a cool drink while you wonder about the has mushroomed around the famous of the place are the waterfalls and streams mysteries of nature Chaweng Beach. This is the beach where gurgling nearby. Figures are out of Buddhist most of us will probably stay, because this folklore and in fact each statue will have a part of the island has the maximum number story to narrate. Be sure to explore around 4 Big Buddha Statue, Koh Samui of hotels and other accommodation. What's and peer down the hill- breathtaking, more? The beach can also well be called the stunning views await you up there. party capital of Koh Samui, as it offers one the option to dance the night away, or to Koh Samui, Thailand feast on a grand meal in one of the numerous restaurants located around the 3 Silver Beach Sitting majestically on a small, hilly island place. As a matter of fact, no other place in north off Koh Samui, the Big Koh Samui beats the experience of Buddha Statue seems like one calm, Chaweng's nightlife. Chaweng Beach is divine observer of daily human life. Given known for it's famous Green Mango strip. the Thai name of Wat Phra Yai, the golden which is a horse shoe shaped road dotted meditating Buddha statue was constructed by the town's favourite clubs. This is 'the' Koh Samui Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/koh-samui page 3 in the early 1970s and has been one of the about 4km from Ban Tai to Bang Po, the 245/8 Moo 2, Ao Nang, Krabi Town most popular crowd puller for tourists ever beach is lined with a few restaurants and 1 Tropical Murphy's 81000, Thailand since. The Big Buddha ponders over the makes for the perfect place for your evening island of Koh Faan and due to its size can be time stroll along the shore.  +66-900-712614 seen from very far away. In fact, if you are Homely ambience, efficient service and an flying to Koh Samui, this is one of the first The shallow and calm ocean waters in this astonishing variety monuments you are going to spot as you particular part of the Gulf of Thailand offer of International cuisines, Rasoi scale down the skies.It is believed that the extraordinary snorkelling opportunities, and Restaurant is certainly one of the most posture of the Big Buddha, sitting with right the shallow coral reefs housing a plethora of popular restaurants in Krabi. The decor of hand facing down and the left palm resting colourful fish are all within easy reach of the the restaurant is modest and reminds you on the lap, which is locally referred to as the shore. If you're just venturing into of home while the food will take you on a Mara posture, reflects Buddha’s journey, snorkelling, this is a great place to start! memorable gastronomical journey.  specifically the part where he learned to Essentially, Bang Po is pretty quiet and lacks overcome the charm of temptations, all by all the mass-tourism and extensive 14/40 Chaweng Beach Rd Moo 2 remaining meditating and remaining calm. development you can find in other parts of Chaweng Tambon, Bophut, Koh Their grilled delicacies are a foodie's treat The pose is representative of purity, the island. What's more, there isn't any Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand while their sea enlightenment and steadfastness. The noisy nightlife that you can find in the +66-822561066 food preparations are temple's base is a vast courtyard where you immediate vicinity to disrupt your commendable. A fine blend of authentic can pick up religious artefacts, clothing, tranquillity. The place is dotted by the small An Irish pub and bar, the only one of its kind with experimental cooking, the food here amulets and souvenirs.
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